Re: Canvas feeding problem

["Robert Snow" <rssnow@1starnet.com>]

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From: Andy Leffler <droidl@centurytel.net>


> I recently purchased an Epson 1200and I am happy with it
except for one
> thing.  I have a @%#*& of a time getting it to accept
13X19 canvas. I have
> tried both the thick paper setting the thin paper setting,
and nine times
> out of ten it won't feed.
> It starts the process, but just seems to spin its wheels
trying to get the
> canvas in as far as the print head.  Very off-putting.
Any suggestions?
>
> Andy L.
>

Andy:
I had the same problem on my 1200 with one particular brand
of art paper, so I assume it has something to do with the
coating 'slicking' up the feed mechanism.  I found that I
could 'formfeed' a sheet of plain paper through the printer
2 or 3 times and it would then feed 1 or 2 more sheets of
the paper through.

I also have better success on this paper by stacking some
plain paper in the tray, perhaps 1/16" or so, and feeding
the paper from on top of it.  I got tired of fighting the
nuisance paper and changed to another brand and have never
had a problem since.

You can also achieve some success by pressing the feed
button and loading it before starting the printing process.
Gently push downward on the paper as the printer tries to
pick it up.  This is kind of a haphazard method for me
though.  Others claim it works every time.

Happy Holidays,

bob snow

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